Who can apply for Marine Conservation Programme (MARCOP)?

Eligibility covers organisations in KE, TZ, MZ, MG, MU, SC and 4 more countries; nonprofit, research-institution, university, local-authority, community-group.

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Marine Conservation Programme (MARCOP) Grant

Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)

All open opportunities from Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)

In context

This call is open to non-profits, research institutions and universities and 2 others. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique and 7 others. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

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Summary

MARCOP funds conservation and management of marine and coastal environments in the Western Indian Ocean, addressing marine pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. The programme supports organizations working on ocean health, ecosystem protection, and climate resilience in the WIO region.

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About this grant

This grant supports conservation and management of marine and coastal ecosystems across the Western Indian Ocean, with emphasis on tackling pollution, climate impacts and the loss of marine biodiversity. Projects may be at any stage of development. Nonprofits, charities, research institutions, universities, community groups and local authorities are eligible to apply. Applicants must be based in or working within the Western Indian Ocean region, which includes Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan and South Africa. The funding is available as grants through the call.

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Key requirements

✓Focus on marine and coastal conservation in the Western Indian Ocean region
✓Address marine pollution, climate change impacts, or biodiversity loss
✓Eligible organizations typically include research institutions, nonprofits, universities, and local authorities

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Marine Conservation Programme (MARCOP)?: Eligibility covers organisations in KE, TZ, MZ, MG, MU, SC and 4 more countries; nonprofit, research-institution, university, local-authority, community-group.

Relevant sectors

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How this compares

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About this sector

Biodiversity funding backs habitat restoration, species protection, protected areas and nature-positive business. It comes from environment agencies, multilateral nature funds and conservation philanthropy, often through competitive calls with defined regions. Applicants are usually asked for baseline surveys, local partners and indicators that show ecological change.

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